Where Mount Cobb residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Cobb, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Cobb. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Cobb
COPD and arthritis run high in Mount Cobb
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mount Cobb
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Pennsylvania figure falls outside Mount Cobb’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mount Cobb adults…
Mount Cobb runs above PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Mount Cobb
No hospital or community health center in Mount Cobb itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Mount Cobb; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Cobb adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Mount Cobb adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Mount Cobb and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook Township | B | 32.7% | 11.4% | 16.4% | ZIP 18444 |
| Jefferson Township | B− | 34.1% | 13.1% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Cobb adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Cobb
Why doesn’t Mount Cobb have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mount Cobb.
What hospital is closest to Mount Cobb?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City in Dickson City, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Mount Cobb’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mount Cobb?
21 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lake Ariel Family Health Center in Lake Ariel, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Cobb.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.